Northwest Potato Salad

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Northwest Potato Salad scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate [Preservatives]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Northwest Potato Salad's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Calcium Disodium Edta [Preservative]), Sweet Pickle (Cucumbers, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavoring, Polysorbate 80).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Mustard [Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Turmeric And Paprika, Annatto, Garlic, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Disodium Edta [Preservative], Natural Flavor, Citric Acid.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.